grzeczny

Polish

Etymology

From k- + rzecz + -ny, from Proto-Slavic *rěčь (speech).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡʐɛt͡ʂ.nɨ/
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Adjective

grzeczny (comparative grzeczniejszy, superlative najgrzeczniejszy, adverb grzecznie)

  1. nice, polite, courteous

Usage notes

Has some connotations of childishness; adults are usually described as uprzejmy or miły. Compare the usage note on French gentil.

Declension

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